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Kongsberg Gruppen

Base Maintenance Manager F-35 NAVD

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Do you have experience in the aviation industry and are motivated by achieving success through collaboration and innovation? Are you driven by challenges and want to take the lead in a new initiative where you not only build and operate a new department but also establish a strong team around you? Then you should read on!

Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) is a leading player in military aviation, dedicated to providing high-quality maintenance services for various aircraft. KAMS' engine depot for maintenance and upgrades of F135 engines for the F-35 has been operational at Rygge since 2020. Now, Kongsberg Gruppen is expanding and investing in a national airframe depot for the F-35 fighter jets at Rygge. This depot is set to be completed in the second half of 2025 and will contribute to strengthening national expertise and increasing the operational availability of the Norwegian F-35 fleet.

We are now looking for you to join us on this journey.

About the role:
We are looking for someone who has the experience, capability, and motivation to build and operate our new depot. KAMS will be responsible for the construction and operation of the depot, which will perform maintenance, upgrades, modifications, and improvements of the F-35 throughout the aircraft's lifespan – and you will be leading this effort. We are a company with great growth ambitions, and we are all part of the company's development, so we believe that if you are driven by innovation you will also thrive at KAMS.

It is not a requirement, but if you have experience and knowledge of the F-35 program, it will be an advantage.

To succeed and thrive with us, we are looking for someone with the following personal qualities:

  • Relationship skills: As a leader, you know it is important to engage people. You have a trustworthy manner and are good at building and developing strong relationships with those around you. You are a team player and clear in your communication.
  • Solution- and collaboration-oriented: You are always on the lookout for the best solutions. You support good and efficient collaboration with your ability to share knowledge, be curious, and communicate clearly. You are positive and good at motivating those around you.
  • Quality- and detail-oriented: You are focused on delivering quality on time and work systematically and structured. You are used to working according to requirements and guidelines and understand the value of keeping your “toolbox” organized.
  • Delivery-oriented: You have a burning passion for delivering results with quality on time.


Who are we?
Since the start of military aviation in Norway, KAMS and its predecessors have played a significant role in the Norwegian aviation industry. We have adapted to the new developments in aviation, but our dedication to innovation and reliability has never changed. Continuous improvement is a main focus area for us, and we will continue to raise our quality and live up to our vision "World-class - through people, technology, and commitment."

Today, we are flying higher than ever before, and we are incredibly proud to have become a world-class provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on several flying platforms - and we still have great growth ambitions! In recent years, we have entered into a strategic partnership with the Armed Forces and collaborate with international actors such as Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo NHI, and Airbus.

We offer:

  • Development opportunities: You will experience professional and personal development in an environment with dedicated and experienced colleagues. As a leader at KAMS, you will play a central role in our continued success. You will have significant responsibility and influence. We offer great development opportunities at KAMS and in Kongsberg Gruppen in general.
  • Great work environment: Be part of a company in strong growth where you get to collaborate with exciting customers and partners. We can promise you a supportive and inclusive work environment where we also have a lot of fun together, both at work and during social activities and gatherings.
  • Flexibility and balance: Something we also appreciate is our favorable flextime arrangement, which contributes to experiencing flexibility when needed and a good work-life balance.
  • Security and economic benefits: We have good insurance and pension and offer all our permanent employees’ participation in the KOG Share Program.


Do you have questions about the role?
Feel free to contact:

Jon Peder Engan, Project Manager  
Mobile: +47 986 41 369  
Email: jon.peder.engan@kams.kongsberg.com

Ready to apply?
Register and send us your CV and application. We evaluate applications continuously.

We look forward to hearing from you!